Review by: The Auditor
Review #1404; Rum #703
This sample was provided to me by a producer, distributor, or some other industry source free-of-charge. No compensation, outside of the sample, was received and there were no strings attached.
Sihhenge is a pineapple rum produced at the Mhoba distillery in South Africa. Here, the fresh pressed cane juice rum is infused with fresh harvested Natal Queen pineapples for two weeks before being bottled.
Distillery: Mhoba
Bottler: Holmes Cay
Region: South Africa
Still: Pot
ABV: 43%
Nose: Pineapple Rind, Bright Sweetness, Brine, Apple Cider, Clove, Umami
Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Pineapple Rind, Sweetness, Brine, Apple Cider, Clove, Umami
Finish: Medium length finish, Pineapple Rind, Brine, Apple Cider, Clove, Nutty
Alright we can pack it all up, this blows Planteray / Plantation Pineapple out of the water and reigns supreme over the other ones. Its well balanced, that cane juice base plays nicely with the pineapple sweetness which comes in as not overbearing. It’s delightful to sip neat but I know you cocktail folks out there will have a lot of fun playing around with this. I’m going to have to get me a bottle for some hot summer day drinks for sure.
Final Score: 88
Scoring Legend:
- 95-100: As good as it gets. Jaw-dropping, eye-widening, unforgettable whisky.
- 90-94: Sublime, a personal favorite in its category.
- 85-89: Excellent, a standout dram.
- 80-84: Quite good. Quality stuff.
- 75-79: Decent whisky worth tasting.
- 70-74: Meh. It’s definitely drinkable, but it can do better.
- 60-69: Not so good. I might not turn down a glass if I needed a drink.
- 50-59: Save it for mixing.
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